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Planning a trip?

Dr. Makar at South Ottawa Medical Centre is here to ensure you're fully prepared to travel safely and stay healthy. Our comprehensive travel clinic offers a wide range of services to help you protect yourself while abroad:

  • Assessment of travel destination health risks and precautions

  • Pre-departure vaccinations (e.g., meningitis, hepatitis A/B, typhoid, cholera)

  • Malaria prevention medications

  • Traveller’s diarrhea management

  • Safe food and water consumption advice

  • High altitude medications

  • Insect protection recommendations

  • Tuberculosis testing (pre and post-travel)

  • Special precautions for elderly patients, pregnant women, and infants

Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, Dr. Makar will provide personalized guidance to help you enjoy a safe, worry-free journey. It’s recommended to book your travel consultation 4-6 weeks before departure to ensure enough time for required immunizations, though appointments are welcome at any time before your trip.
 

Book your travel consultation today! Call 613-244-4400.

Important:

  • Travel consultations and vaccines are not covered by OHIP.

  • Fees:

    • Travel Consultation: $80

    • Additional Family Member: $50

    • Vaccine Administration: $20

  • Appointments are available both in person or virtually.
     

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